Who were the members of the first estste?

The first estate in the context of pre-revolutionary France comprised the clergy, which included members of the Catholic Church such as bishops, priests, and monks. This estate held significant social and political influence, as well as substantial wealth through land ownership and tithes. They were responsible for spiritual guidance and played a key role in the education and welfare of the populace. The first estate was one of the three estates of the realm, alongside the nobility (second estate) and the commoners (third estate).